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Eurovision 2027: BNT Reveals Core Team for Burgas Contest

September 16, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT has revealed the Eurovision 2027 Core Team for Burgas, featuring Ilias Kokotos and Marvin Dietmann. The Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT has officially moved preparations for Eurovision 2027 into the operational phase following the reveal of the Core Team that will lead the production in host city Burgas. BNT Director General Milena Milotinova presented the organizational structure during the Eurovision Workshop held in Montenegro, leading the project management on behalf of the host national broadcaster. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Production Leadership and Artistic Management Under the BNT Director General stand the two main production pillars, alongside notably intriguing appointments for the television broadcast: Simeon Kasabov - Chief Executive Producer: Atanas Genov - Executive Producer Greek producer Ilias Kokotos- Supervisor for the Show, who will oversee the entire television broadcast Austrian creative Marvin Dietmann - Head of Show & Contest, who will manage the artistic and competitive direction Ilias Kokotos served as the spokesperson for the winning...

Sweden’s Election Broadcast Goes Viral for Melodifestivalen Vibe

September 15, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Swedish national broadcaster SVT amazed fans by airing its election exit poll in a thrilling, Melodifestivalen-style Eurovision voting format. Screenshot: SVT Sweden is undoubtedly a Eurovision empire. With seven victories, an iconic and widely watched national selection - Melodifestivalen, and an entire nation that lives and breathes pop and drama, it was only a matter of time before this passion leaked into the democratic process. Now, the election broadcast by the Swedish national broadcaster SVT, held on Sunday, has managed to amaze the world and go viral for a particularly amusing reason: it looked exactly like a Eurovision voting sequence, minus the musical performances. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Sweden, We Have a Result!" It began when Amanda Hellsten, a columnist for the Swedish newspaper "Svenska Dagbladet," pointed out that SVT's election broadcast suspiciously resembled the local Eurovision selection. Johan Croneman from the newspaper "DN" agreed with her, revealing that within the very first hour of the broadcast, he was flooded...

Malta’s Chiara to Perform at OGAE Israel Eurovision Event

September 13, 2026September 13, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Malta's three-time Eurovision representative Chiara is set to perform in Tel Aviv, Israel, marking the first major international guest announcement for the 40th-anniversary celebration of OGAE Israel. Following the election of the new leadership of the Israeli Eurovision fan club last August, it was promised that planning the 40th-anniversary event was a top priority, featuring many surprises. Now, the promise becomes an exciting reality: OGAE Israel (the local branch of the official global fan club network) is proud to announce a massive party taking place on Thursday, November 19th, 2026. The EuroMix editorial team will be present at the venue to cover the festivities, capture the live performances for press coverage, and celebrate alongside the community. ‏ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); An International Eurovision Lineup Returns to Tel Aviv The festive event, which will be held at the Callas club in Tel Aviv, is expected to gather four decades of songs and love for the competition for one unforgettable evening. The...

Eurovision Winner DARA Announces Hiatus From Social Media

September 13, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 winner DARA announces a social media break, slamming instant gratification while launching an independent record label. International Bulgarian star DARA, who brought Bulgaria a historic victory at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna with the hit "Bangaranga", has chosen to pause the race for a moment. In a candid, sharp series of messages published via stories on her Instagram account, the singer shared with her hundreds of thousands of followers her decision to take a step back from the world of social media, while criticizing instant gratification culture and the pressure exerted on artists. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Stepping Away Is How I Stay Focused" The singer clarified immediately at the start that the decision does not stem from a crisis, but rather from a conscious desire to protect her creative space: “I need to detox my brain from everything for a minute, especially social media, so I’m taking some time off. Honestly, staying away is how I stay locked...

Eurovision Legend Céline Dion Makes Historic Stage Comeback

September 13, 2026 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 1988 winner Céline Dion makes a historic comeback in Paris after years away from the stage due to Stiff-Person Syndrome. Céline Dion, Switzerland’s Eurovision 1988 winner and one of the greatest singers of all time, made history yesterday with a spectacular return to the stage that few expected. In 2020, Dion was diagnosed with a serious condition known as Stiff-Person Syndrome, which causes severe and debilitating muscle spasms and effectively prevented her from taking to the stage and performing. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Anticipation for Céline Dion’s comeback began as early as March, when she shared a birthday post and wrote: “This year I am receiving the best gift of my life. I am getting the opportunity to perform for you again,” she said with clear excitement in a video. “I feel good, I am strong, I am of course excited and of course a little nervous, but above all, I am...

Oscar Nominee Maria Bakalova in Talks to Host Eurovision 2027

September 10, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Oscar-nominated actress Maria Bakalova is finalizing details to host Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, though BNT and the EBU have yet to confirm. Is Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria on its way to enlisting one of the biggest names the European stage has ever known? An international Bulgarian film star, who was nominated for an Academy Award, has been selected to serve as one of the lead hosts of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. It is none other than actress Maria Bakalova. The fact that the contest will take place in her hometown of Burgas makes the casting a natural and particularly emotional full-circle moment for the hosts. According to a report by the Bulgarian media outlet "Bulgaria Dnes", the final details regarding her participation in hosting the contest are being finalized these days. The Fans' Dream Becoming Reality? Bakalova broke into international prominence in 2020 when she portrayed the character of Tutar Sagdiyev in the hit comedy "Borat 2" alongside...

Måns Zelmerlöw Breaks His Silence: “I Must Respond”

September 4, 2026 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Måns Zelmerlöw breaks his silence in a new book, addressing attacks, his divorce from Ciara Janson and the allegations surrounding their split. Almost two years have passed since Eurovision winner Måns Zelmerlöw competed in Sweden's national selection, and Sweden is already preparing for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria. Now, at precisely this point, the singer has decided to break his silence and speak about his emotional breakdown following the national selection and his difficult divorce from his wife, during which he was accused of hard-drug use and violence. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After two years in which he has made very few public appearances in Sweden, Eurovision winner Måns Zelmerlöw has released his new book, "När allt faller" (English: "When Everything Falls"). According to Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter, the book contains a strong attack on his former wife, British actress Ciara Janson, who previously made serious allegations against him. Måns did not allow his ex-wife to read the book...

Eurovision 2027: BNR Confirms Test Events at Arena Burgas

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bulgaria's national radio broadcasting organization BNR announces test events at Arena Burgas ahead of Eurovision 2027 following DARA's historic win in Vienna. Bulgaria's national radio broadcasting organization BNR has announced that test events will take place at the venue ahead of Eurovision 2027 as part of the formal preparation process. Arena Burgas has already begun preparations to host the contest, with preliminary work and renovations currently underway and scheduled for completion toward the end of 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Preparations and Technical Assessments Underway According to the publication, the purpose of the test events is to evaluate internal logistics, acoustics, and other technical parameters inside the venue in the presence of official representatives from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). These test runs are scheduled to take place immediately after the completion of the ongoing arena renovations, which commenced the day after Burgas was selected as the host city. Burgas won the bidding process to host next year's competition...

Efendi Teases Eurovision Comeback: “We Came For The Trophy”

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Azerbaijani star Efendi speaks candidly in a local interview about her 2021 Eurovision entry, meeting Alla Pugacheva, and conditions for a potential contest return. Photo: Andres Putting, EBU Efendi, one of Azerbaijan's most prominent stars who represented her country at Eurovision 2021 with the song "Mata Hari", and was set to compete at the cancelled Eurovision 2020 with "Cleopatra", continues to draw attention. In a new interview with an Azerbaijani news outlet, the singer spoke candidly about her Eurovision experience, the sense of missed opportunity that still lingers, and the chances of seeing her on the contest stage once again. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "We Were Treated Unfairly, Unfinished Business Remains" Although over five years have passed since her Eurovision performance, Efendi feels that this chapter in her professional life is not yet fully closed. "I have probably outgrown Eurovision, but something there is still holding on to me," she shared to 1News.az. "It is as if I left a...

Happy September 1st: Eurovision 2027 Season Officially Begins

September 1, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Eurovision 2027 season officially opens today! According to EBU rules, any song released from today may compete in next May’s contest, hosted in Burgas, Bulgaria The Eurovision Song Contest marks a key milestone today on the road to the grand final, scheduled for May in Burgas. After revealing the host city for Eurovision 2027, the season is now official: today, September 1st, signals the start of the 71st edition's contest cycle. As per contest regulations, any song aired on radio, released on albums, or distributed on streaming platforms from now on becomes eligible for consideration by artists seeking to represent their countries. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What has been confirmed so far? 23 nations have already expressed interest in participating: Austria Australia Bulgaria Canada Cyprus Denmark Finland Germany Greece Israel Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta North Macedonia Norway Poland Romania San Marino Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Two nations have officially confirmed they will not return to the stage: Monaco ...